Updating a previous item, Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports the experiment to move Houston Astros 1B/C Royce Huffman from first base to catcher is intended to bolster the team's bench. Huffman has a big bat, and could help fill a utility role as a third catcher. According to MAN Phil Garner, if Huffman decides he doesn't want to make the switch after a couple of weeks trying it, it wouldn't be held against him or affect his place in the pecking order.

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have invited 1B/C Royce Huffman to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. Huffman hit .309 with 39 doubles, 10 home runs and 60 RBI at Triple-A New Orleans last season while also being named a Pacific Coast League All-Star.